Read the sentence from the Declaration of Independence. Which idea does this sentence best help to develop?That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . .A.It is self-evident that people have inalienable rights.B.The colonists should separate from Great Britain and create their own government.C.Governments ultimately have the power to determine what rights the people have.D.Revolting against the government should not be taken lightly.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government.The Declaration of IndependenceWhat is the main idea of this passage?A.Governments will always try to take advantage of people if they do not keep watch over their rights.B.When a government starts denying people their rights, then the people can get rid of the government and start a new one.C.When a new government is set up, people must learn how to rule effectively by looking at the problems of the previous government.D.Governments come in many different forms, and people have the right to decide which form works best for their needs.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence:That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.Which idea does this excerpt support?A.Democracy is the best form of government for protecting citizens' natural rights.B.Citizens must be allowed to overthrow a government that does not protect their rights.C.No government can possibly protect the rights of all of its citizens.D.All members of a community should have the right to vote for their leaders.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence:Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . . . [W]henever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government.1The excerpt most reflects which Enlightenment idea?A.Separation of powersB.Popular sovereigntyC.Natural rightsD.Republicanism

Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence and answer the question.That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. What is the main idea of this excerpt?A Democracy is the only acceptable way to govern free people.B Monarchy is a flawed and irrational means of governing a nation.C Government is a mutual agreement between people and officials.D Government must be abolished if people are unhappy for any reason.

Read this passage from the Declaration of Independence:Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, [and] whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government."1Which principle does the passage best illustrate?A.Rule of lawB.NationalismC.Popular sovereigntyD.AbolitionismSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS